Mimosestes ulkei
(Horn, 1873)
retama weevil
Mimosestes ulkei, commonly known as the retama , is a in the ( Bruchinae). The was originally described by Horn in 1873 as Bruchus ulkei and later transferred to the Mimosestes. It is distributed across Central America and North America. Like other members of the Bruchinae, this species is associated with leguminous plants.
Pronunciation
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Distribution
Central America and North America. Distribution records confirm presence in Middle America and North America.
Host Associations
- Retama - 'retama ' suggests association with Retama (Fabaceae), though specific records are not documented in available sources.
Similar Taxa
- Other Mimosestes speciesMembers of this share similar and seed-feeding habits on legumes. Specific diagnostic features separating M. ulkei from are not documented in available sources.
- Other Bruchinae (seed beetles) Bruchinae contains numerous with convergent seed-feeding on legumes. M. ulkei can be distinguished by -level characters of Mimosestes, including specific antennal and pronotal features.
More Details
Taxonomic History
Originally described as Bruchus ulkei by Horn in 1873, this was later transferred to the Mimosestes. The genus Mimosestes is part of the tribe Bruchini within Bruchinae.
Nomenclature Note
The 'retama ' refers to the Retama (Fabaceae), indicating a likely association, though the specific biological relationship requires confirmation from primary literature.